Human Resource Management Courses in India

Human Resources Management is a field that focuses on recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. HRM is also the strategic and coherent approach of an organization towards it's Human Resources. It deals with issues related to people such as compensation, hiring, performance management, organization development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation, communication, administration, and training. Human Resource Management (HRM) was earlier known as Personal Management or Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations. It is a highly competitive and sought after profession in the field of management. Professionals in this field are generally known as Human Resource Development Managers or HR managers.The major tasks performed by a human resource professional include developing job profiles, screening and interviewing candidates, administering and coordinating tests, conducting background checks of prospective employees and their training. In fact, Human resource management is all about the management of work and people in an organization.

Some of its specialized fields are -

• Recruitment and Selection.
• Training and Development.
• Compensation and Benefits.
• Motivation.
• Retention.
• Industrial Relations.
• Labour Legislation.
• Labour Relations.
• Labour Welfare and Social Security.

Content

The study of this field includes all or few of these –

1. Principles of Management.
2. Compensation & Benefits Administration.
3. Industrial peace and harmony.
4. Counselling Skills for Managers.
5. Business Mathematics & Statistics.

Objectives

• To keep abreast of new thinking, trends and developments in HRM.
• To develop best management strategies and practices for the overall productive output of both the employee and the employer.

Basic Requirements

Educational Qualifications - The eligibility criteria for applying to these courses are graduation in any discipline. The masters programme will be of 2 years duration and PG Diploma programmes will be of 1 year duration. Basically admission to these programmes will be based on aptitude test, GD and interview. The selection procedure may vary depending on the institutes. Most institutes admit students on the basis of marks scored in exams like CAT by IIMs, MAT by All India Management Association, XAT by Xavier Institute etc. Some institutes conduct their own exam examinations to these courses. Many MBA courses offer Human Resource Management as a specialization to the major course. In MBA, the specialization will be offered in the 2nd year. Compared to MBA, MHRM is an exclusive 2 year programme on Human resources. 

Courses - The courses exclusively meant for Human Resource Management are :

1. MHRM - Master of Human Resource Management.
2. MHROD - Master of Human Resource and Organizational Development.
3. PGDHRM - Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
4. PGDHRD - Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Development.

Some of the major institutes offering exclusive courses in Human Resource Management:

1. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (G.I.T.A.M) Institute of Management, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
2. University of Lucknow - Institute of Management Sciences - Uttar Pradesh.
3. Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
4. Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
5. Amity Business School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
6. Bangalore Management Academy, Marathahalli, Karnataka.
7. Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Pune,Maharashtra.

Personal Attributes - HRM are the mediators between employers and employees and as such good interpersonal communication and interaction are the major skills required for this profession. A person needs to have or develop a lots of patience, flexibility and ability to get on with all types of people. HR jobs need complete involvement, therefore leadership quality and time management skills are a must for this career. HRM is a team player and if not he needs to develop good organizational skills, should be able to coordinate all the individuals as a team and make them work together. Other essential skills needed for the HR professional is a flair for seeing a problem from all sides, a good memory for names and faces, lack of prejudice, detachment and an understanding of people, the ability to gain their confidence and respect and a persuasive and a congenial personality.

Job Perspectives

Every industry, business and trade needs HR managers in the matters of recruiting personnel and their training, salary administration and handling union management relations. Well-trained, skilled and highly motivated staff are required for the growth of an organisation/ company. It is here that the value of the HR mangers comes forth as they select such appropriate employees to improve the productivity of the company. They are placed by industries in HR departments, HR planning/ recruitment, HR auditing etc and are involved in all aspects of people management to improve the morale of the employees. HR managers can seek employment in corporate houses, multinational companies, banking and financial institutions and public and private sector industries. HR is 'Interaction Dependent' Field and it can be learned on the field by interacting with people. Experience counts a lot in excelling in this field. After graduation one should try get into an organisation and learn the tricks of the trade rather than looking for the perfect opportunity. Initially salary shouldn't be the main criteria. One can climb the ladder of HR after gaining experience and exposure.

Remuneration - Remuneration of HR professional varies depending on the organisation, economic activity, geographic location and profitability. Experienced Human Resource Managers are offered Rs. 10000 to 30000 per month especially in private organizations. Candidates from good B-Schools can earn around 3 lakhs to five lakhs annually. The remuneration also depends upon on one’s skill, qualification and experience etc. For a senior level post, an MBA graduate will be offered Rs 50,000 to 60,000 per month. 

Some Job Types

• HR Generalist.
• Employee Relations Manager.
• Technical Recruiter.
• Staffing Director.
• Compensation Manager.
• Director of Human Resource Training and Development.
• Organizational Development and Change Consultant.
• Employment and Placement Manager.

Some Employment Areas

• Consultancies.
• Banks.
• Employment Bureaus.
• Placement Agencies.
• Educational Institutes.
• Logistics and Audit Department.
• Income Tax Department.
• Industries.